62379 ZIP Code — Warsaw, IL

Hancock County, Illinois

ZIP code 62379 is located in Warsaw, Illinois, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 98.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,800 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62379

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,804. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62379 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,800

population

98.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62379 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62379

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62379. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Warsaw	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62380 West Point (7.9 mi) 63430 Alexandria (8 mi) 62313 Basco (8.5 mi) 62341 Hamilton (8.8 mi) 52632 Keokuk (11.4 mi) 62376 Ursa (13.1 mi) 62349 Loraine (13.3 mi) 62351 Mendon (14.1 mi) 62321 Carthage (15.9 mi) 63435 Canton (16.6 mi) 62354 Nauvoo (16.8 mi) 52639 Montrose (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,800
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	98.59 sq mi
Water area	11.52 sq mi
Latitude	40.2973
Longitude	-91.3684
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	36.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	15.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,800

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$60,804

Median household income

$35,174

Per capita income

$93,100

Median home value

$710

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

13.2%

Unemployment

786

Housing units

25.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

120

25–34

139

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

162

65–74

189

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	426	23.7%
18 and over	1,374	76.3%
65 and over	450	25.0%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,759	97.4%
Two or more races	32	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.3%
Black or African American	3	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other race	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	36.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	15.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$60,804

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 40.1%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 4.1%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,100
Median rent / month	$710
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	27.5%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	28.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.4%
Electricity	48.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	404	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	51	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	94	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	240	30.4%
Households with children under 18	218	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	338	42.8%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	16.5%
Married	63.1%	52.1%
Separated	1.4%	3.0%
Widowed	3.4%	7.3%
Divorced	11.3%	21.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	7.8%
Kindergarten	8	2.2%
Elementary school	192	53.3%
High school	93	25.8%
College / grad school	39	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Manufacturing 21.8%

Retail trade 14.0%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Other services 5.5%

Professional & management 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Public administration 3.1%

Construction 1.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 9.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.7%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,701	94.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,791	99.5%
Born in same state	1,791	99.5%
Born in different state	870	48.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.5%
Not a US citizen	6	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	255	14.2%
Arab	180	10%
French	137	7.6%
English	16	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	9	0.5%
Norwegian	8	0.4%
Polish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	86.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62379

What city is ZIP code 62379 in?

ZIP code 62379 is primarily assigned to Warsaw, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62379 in?

ZIP code 62379 falls within Hancock County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62379 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 62379 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62379 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 62379 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62379?

The median home value in ZIP code 62379 is $93,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 62379?

ZIP code 62379 has an estimated population of 1,800 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62379 in?

ZIP code 62379 observes the CST timezone.